ファーストフラッシュ

noun

first flush; first harvest of tea leaves in spring

Refers specifically to the first picking of tea leaves in spring, typically from late February to mid-April. Used in tea-related contexts.

See also: 新茶

• 今年ことしのファーストフラッシュは特とくに香かおりが良よい。

  This year's first flush has an especially good aroma.

• ファーストフラッシュの茶ちゃ葉ばは高たか値ねで取とり引ひきされる。

  First flush tea leaves are traded at high prices.